Hydrant flushing to start Monday in Richmond Heights

The Richmond Heights Fire Department will start its annual fire hydrant flushing program Monday. The work should be completed by the end of June.

The department asks residents to avoid running tap water and using the washing machine or dishwasher if they see a crew flushing a hydrant on their street until the flushing is done. If tap water becomes discolored, open the cold water tap and run water until it clears.